Beata
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "blessed", "fortunate", or "happy".
Name Census estimates that about 589 living Americans carry the first name Beata. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Beata today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Beata births was 1916 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Beata. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
589
~ 1 in 581,926 Americans
Peak year
1916
26 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,682
Tracked since 1893
Popularity
Beata: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Beata from the 1890s through to the 2020s, spanning 14 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 176 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Beata by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Beata during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Beatas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Illinois, Minnesota, New York recorded the most babies named Beata, while New York, Minnesota, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 44 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Beata
Beata is a feminine given name with roots tracing back to Latin and Ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin word "beatus", meaning "blessed" or "holy". The name was initially used to refer to women who had achieved a state of spiritual enlightenment or beatitude.
In the early centuries of Christianity, Beata was a title bestowed upon venerated women who had lived exceptionally pious lives. The name gained popularity as a personal moniker, particularly in regions where Latin-based languages were spoken, such as Italy, Spain, and parts of France.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Beata can be found in the 6th century, referring to Saint Beata of Vendôme, a Benedictine abbess who lived in present-day France. She was renowned for her virtuous life and her commitment to the monastic order.
Another notable historical figure bearing the name Beata was Beata of Nazareth, a 13th-century Cistercian nun from present-day Belgium. She is venerated as a mystic and is known for her spiritual visions and writings, which influenced the development of Cistercian spirituality.
In the 14th century, Beata Beatrix, an Italian noblewoman and member of the Portinari family, gained recognition as the muse and inspiration for several of Dante Alighieri's works, including the influential "Divine Comedy".
During the Renaissance period, Beata Cillì was an Italian artist and miniaturist active in the 15th century. Her exquisite illuminated manuscripts and miniature paintings adorned the courts of prominent Italian noble families.
In the 17th century, Beata María de la Purísima Concepción Cearense, a Brazilian nun and mystic, became known for her spiritual writings and her devotion to the Virgin Mary. She is venerated as a patron saint in parts of Brazil.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Beata, a name that has carried connotations of blessedness, holiness, and spiritual enlightenment across various cultures and time periods.
People
Beata + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Beata as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Beata: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Beata?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 589 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Beata going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 581,926 US residents.
Is Beata a common name?
We classify Beata as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 956 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Beata most popular?
The single biggest year for Beata was 1916, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Beata is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Beata a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Beata in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.